The Maryland State Boychoir served as the host for the 6th Annual Baltimore Boychoir Festival and was pleased to have Dr. Judy Bowers as our guest director. This year's Festival took place on Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20 and drew over 300 talented young men from across the United States together for two days, allowing them the opportunity to strengthen their skills, celebrate their art, and deepen their sense of community. Our intent and goal are always to bring together boys and young men who have one thing in common, "a love of singing."

Guest Director, Dr. Judy Bowers is currently Professor of Choral Music Education at Florida State University. She holds music degrees from Louisiana State University and Texas Tech University. As a choral educator, she is an active conductor of all-state and honor choirs across the United States. Bowers frequently presents workshops and clinics for teachers, and her research interests include learning partnerships, developmental choral groups, the adolescent voice change, and at-risk music students. From 1990-2000, Bowers led the Capital Children's Choir program at FSU and more recently has developed a community service partnership with an inner city school. Since 2000, this collaboration has provided additional music ensembles for the middle school students while also enriching the teacher preparation experience for Florida State University students.

Dr. Bowers showing the boys how to fly .

The combined choirs rehearsing at Kraushaar Auditorium.

Last year's event featured Dr. James Litton, one of America's most prominent choral conductors, as the Guest Director.

If you would like to receive additional information on this event, please call the Maryland State Boychoir's office at (410) 668-2003. Our Boychoir Festival Brochure is also available by clicking this link.